BBA Summer Intensive NYC (Ages 15 and older)

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BBA Summer Intensive NYC 2018

BBA Summer Intensive NYC 2018 Program Dates:

June 25-August 3, 2018 – 6-week session culminating in a Final Performance.June 25-July 13, 2018 – 3-week session culminating in a day of Open Classes.July 16-August 3, 2018 – 3-week session culminating in a Final Performance.

The Annual Bolshoi Ballet Academy Summer Intensive in NYC (BBASI NY) is designed to provide expert training for serious ballet students (ages 15+) through unique instruction under teachers from the Bolshoi Ballet Academy. BBASI is a rigorous ballet training program, conducted in Russian language with assistance of English speaking translators, designed to offer pre-professional ballet training through 1) class instruction, 2) performances, and 3) other activities at locations on and off campus (please review sample schedules for details). The program is specifically designed to achieve individual progress in ballet training through a focus on the clarity of technique, increased strength and greater musicality. BBASI NY offers both a residency and a day program (day students will be limited in the non-ballet training activities they will be able to participate in).

Ballet classes are conducted in groups and organized by participants’ age and skill levels, as demonstrated during the audition process. RAF’s audition process, and/or past enrollment of a Participant in RAF’s programs, serves only as a limited indicator of Participant’s preparedness for the Program and/or group placement. Participant’s level placement may be adjusted during the first few days at the exclusive discretion of the Program. At the conclusion of the Program all participants will receive an assessment of their progress and advice for furthering their training by the Academy Teachers.

A Class Observation Day will be held at the conclusion of the first three weeks of the program. A Final Performance will give participants enrolled in the six-week and the second three-week sessions the opportunity to showcase the repertoire acquired during BBASI. While all participants will be featured, the extent of one’s participation in the performance may be based, in part, on merit, student’s participation in class throughout the program, and artistic decisions involved in the performance’s planning.

While RAF takes great care to ensure the well-being of participants and a safe, collaborative program environment, our ability to do so depends, in part, on serious preparation of participants and their families for the experience. Participants applying to BBASI NY are expected to be: mature and focused, able to safely engage in independent time outside of class with few organized activities, know and comply with all program rules and requirements, and make responsible decisions in navigating New York City. While the program has volunteer parent chaperones for supervision of program’s group activities, students are not supervised individually. An evening curfew, class attendance, healthy eating and lifestyle, and other rules will be strictly enforced by the chaperones and program staff (those who are 18 and over will have modified rules and regulations).

Participants exhibiting exceptional talent may be recommended for year-round study at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow. Furthermore, one Female and one Male participant, enrolled in a six-week session of the Summer Intensive, will be selected for a RAF Performing Scholarship in Moscow which will enable them to perform at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy’s Gala Performance in Moscow!

(*1st Place Male and Female Winner will be provided with visa support, economy air travel from NYC to Moscow and back, accommodations at the Academy, and training at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy) (**2nd Place Male and Female Winner assumes all costs associated with the opportunity)

The Annual Bolshoi Ballet Academy Summer Intensive Program is a partnership between the New York-based Russian American Foundation (“RAF”) and Moscow’s Bolshoi Ballet Academy (“Academy”). BBASI is operated in the United States by RAF, based on the ballet curriculum designed by the Academy, and taught exclusively by its ballet teachers. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the RAF has no affiliation or responsibility for other programs operated or sponsored by the Academy in Russia or other parts of the world.

*Program details are subject to change

Curriculum

Curriculum and Levels

BBASI’s NYC Program is for the Advanced-Level Male and Female dancers. Training is conducted through observation, individual participation, interactive participation with other participants, and manual/hands-on corrections and demonstrations by Academy’s Teachers. In partnering and at other points of the training, participants will be paired with other participants, all of whom are on a pre-professional level. The participants applying to this program should be mature, focused, and able to monitor and moderate the rigor of his/her training within the context of instruction aimed at assisting participants to achieve individual progress. At the conclusion of the Program, all participants will receive an assessment of their progress from the Academy’s Teachers.

An Open Class Day will be held at the conclusion of the first three weeks of the Program. A final performance will give participants enrolled in the six-week and the second three-week sessions the opportunity to showcase the repertoire acquired during BBASI NYC. While all Participants will be featured, the extent of one’s participation in the performance may be based, in part, on merit, student’s participation in class throughout the program, and artistic decisions involved in the performance’s planning. Please note that the schedule of the last week of each session may change in order to accommodate rehearsals for the performances.

Weekends: No ballet classes or private lessons are conducted on the weekends. Private classes are available for an additional cost only on the weekdays after regular classes have finished.

Russian Language Classes: Students will have the option of signing up for optional Russian language classes twice a week, free of charge. The classes will take place at the end of the day after ballet classes have finished.

*Program details are subject to change

Location

Location – Upper East Side of Manhattan, NYC

Advanced students (15+ years) will have the opportunity to study ballet in the one and only New York City! BBASI studios are located in Manhattan’s beautiful Upper East Side.

While some organized activities will be provided, students will have ample time in their schedule so that they may enjoy New York City independently. This program is ideal for older students who are comfortable navigating a major city, are independent, mature, responsible and are excited about having more personal time in lieu of planned activities.

Classes will be held in the following locations*:

Hunter College
Between 68th and 69th off Lexington Avenue (*This activity is not sponsored or endorsed by the NYC Department of Education of the City of New York)

*As RAF does not own or operate its facilities, locations may change as a result of circumstances beyond RAF’s control.

Please note that BBASI cannot ensure an allergen-free environment at any of these facilities.

Supervision

All Participants attending the New York program are expected to be mature, focused, and able to function independently and responsibly at all times. While some organized activities may be offered, the schedule outside of classes is open and unchaperoned, giving Participants the ability to take full advantage of everything New York has to offer. Program Chaperons & Staff are available for:

Assisting Participants, in a group, to and from class/Yeshiva University Residence/ Dining Hall

Attending organized group activities for general group supervision

Attending to order, curfew, etc. in the Yeshiva University Residence Hall

Chaperons will NOT be available for individual supervision. It is the participant’s individual responsibility to stay with the group when meeting times for activities/ transportation with chaperones are designated.

** Please discuss with your participant any individual suggestions/ guidelines/ behavior you have as a family for their stay in New York City.

** Participant may or may not elect to travel to classes/ dorm/ dining hall with a chaperon.

** Attendance is verified only in class and at curfew for those residing at the Yeshiva University Residency Hall.

Housing in New York

BBASI Program is pleased to continue offering two housing options conveniently located on the residential East Side of Manhattan. Yeshiva University dorm, a supervised option, will be offered as a first choice to 15 and 16-year-old participants. Marymount Manhattan College dorm, an unsupervised option, will be offered as a first choice to dancers ages 17+. For dancers ages 18 years or older, Marymount Manhattan College will be the only offered housing option. Please be reminded that all housing is subject to availability. Families are welcome to select their own housing options as well.

YESHIVA UNIVERSITY/ Beren Campus Residence This residence is centrally located in a residential neighborhood of Mid-town East Side at 151 East 36 Street. It is an inviting, renovated and modern facility which consists of air-conditioned single rooms (some double rooms may be available), two community lounges, a private outdoor garden and a laundry room. TV will be available in the common lounges. Each room is equipped with a small refrigerator, a microwave, desk and chair, a small dresser, closet space, wifi. NO BEDDING will be provided, residents must bring their own. Each floor has common bathroom/ shower area. The building has 24-hour on-site security along with parent volunteer chaperones residing on each floor. The facility will be occupied exclusively by the BBASI participants and will serve as the Program’s flagship home. This dorm is located within a few blocks of a major movie theater, shopping, restaurants, supermarkets and all of the main subways. Due to our commitment to keeping the program costs low, we no longer offer such organized weekend activity as a Ballet/ Broadway performance for BBASI NYC resident participants. Instead, we plan on organizing more community building events and activities at the Yeshiva/ Beren Campus Residence throughout the program, such as: social games night, movie nights, sessions parties. Availability is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis.Enrollment is strictly through your BBASI Dashboard.All questions should be directed to BBASI Staff – please DO NOT contact the Residence Hall directly.

MARYMOUNT MANHATTAN COLLEGE/55th Street Residence This modern facility is located in Midtown East Side at 231 East 55th Street, a short subway ride to the BBASI studios. The residence is suite-style, with each suite consisting of 2 bedrooms (doubles or quads), bathroom (number depending on size of the suite), kitchen, and a living room space. Rooms are furnished with twin beds, dressers, desks and wardrobes. Kitchen/living area has table and chairs, full-size refrigerator, an electric stove, and microwave. Bedding, kitchen supplies and toiletries are NOT provided. Amenities include common lounges on multiple floors and a laundry room (other building amenities will not be applicable for BBASI participants). The building has a 24-hour security check point with ID card swipe entry. The Residence is within a few blocks of shopping, restaurants, supermarkets and subway stations. Availability is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis.Enrollment is strictly through your BBASI Dashboard.All questions should be directed to BBASI Staff – please DO NOT contact the Residence Hall directly.

Note: Meals and meal plans are not included in the tuition cost. Students will have access to the Hunter and Marymount Manhattan Cafeteria’s, countless neighboring cafes, restaurants, and grocery stores. Transportation costs are also not included in the cost of tuition.

Suggested Links for Navigating NYC

As BBASI’s participant body represents all US states and numerous countries from around the world, in preparation for your time in NYC, and in addition to your own resources, we recommend taking the time to review the following useful tips and suggestions. While New York has been consistently ranked as one of the safest cities in the world, a working knowledge of daily city life and familiarity with the culture and traditions of NYC will enable your participant to maximize their time in this great city in a safe and successful manner.

Auditions

BBASI 2018 Audition Registration Now Open!

BBASI auditions are a great opportunity for dancers and families to meet Program staff *, learn about the different programs, and ask questions. The auditions are similar to the BBASI Program in that they tend to be challenging, but are non-competitive in their environment. Dancers should treat the audition as a class and try their individual best. BBASI staff respects that dancers come from different training backgrounds, are on different levels, and are of varying ages. Each dancer is evaluated within the context of his/her individual abilities, and with the goal of ensuring that they can obtain progress through the program. Successful BBASI candidates demonstrate: age appropriate skill and coordination, musicality, commitment to achieving progress through hard work and dedication, and appreciation for a collaborative and non-competitive environment.
* While during BBASI all Program classes are taught by Bolshoi Ballet Academy's Teachers, please note that as the Academy is in session during the Auditions Period, local teachers are used for the Auditions.

PLEASE BE GUIDED BY YOUR AGE AT THE START OF THE PROGRAMTO SELECT THE APPROPRIATE AGE GROUP FOR YOUR AUDITION. Online pre-registration audition fee is $35/ on-site audition fee** is $40 (cash or check only).

After you have created a profile, click on the "enrollment" tab on your BBASI Dashboard to enroll your dancer in an audition. Please be guided by dancer's age as of June 24, 2018.

You have not successfully enrolled until you have been prompted to choose a date/location/time and pay the $35 fee.

Upload your headshot and first arabesque photos to CampSite following the instructions in the corresponding enrollment forms located in the Forms tab of Campsite. You do NOT need to bring hard copies with you to the audition.

For details on when to arrive and what to bring/wear to your audition, see here.

**To respect all those who register early, please keep in mind that RAF reserves the right to cancel/limit on-site registration at any audition. As such, pre-registration is strongly recommended.

February 18 (Sunday) - Houston, TX

VIDEO Auditions

Click on this link for more information on how to register and submit your video audition (a .pdf file should open in a new tab). Video audition submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Notification

Whether you are auditioning LIVE or sending your VIDEO audition to us, please allow for up to 2 weeks to get notified of your audition result. All VIDEO audition submissions will be confirmed with the sender upon receipt. Your audition result with be emailed to all email addresses provided in the BBASI Dashboard.

Registration

BBA Summer Intensive NYC 2018

BBA Summer Intensive NYC 2018 Program Dates:

June 25-August 3, 2018 – 6-week session culminating in a Final Performance.*June 25-July 13, 2018 – 3-week session culminating in a day of Open Classes.July 16-August 3, 2018 – 3-week session culminating in a Final Performance.*

*Note that last week will have substantial class time dedicated to rehearsals.

Registration

Admission to the Summer Intensive is competitive and by audition only. You will not be able to register for the program unless you have received a notification of Acceptance to the Summer Intensive as a result of your audition.

2018 Summer Intensive Fees:

BBASI NY Tution/Housing

3-WEEK PROGRAM

6-WEEK PROGRAM

TUITION

$2,400

$4,600

Housing

YESHIVA UNIVERSITY/ 36th St. Residence

$1,080

$1,980

MARYMOUNT MANHATTAN COLLEGE/ 55th St. Residence

$1,495

$2,875

Yeshiva University dorm, a supervised option, will be offered as a first choice to 15 and 16-year-old participants. Marymount Manhattan College dorm, an unsupervised option, will be offered as a first choice to dancers ages 17+. For dancers ages 18 years or older, Marymount Manhattan College will be the only offered housing option.

Online Tuition and Housing Registration 2018

If you have already received an Acceptance Letter, you may proceed with program registration by logging into your BBASI Dashboard and clicking the enrollment tab (please refer to your Acceptance Letter for more specific instructions).

If you are trying to sign up for a LIVE or VIDEO AUDITION, please click here.

2018 Registration Payment Deadlines:

To reserve your space in the program, kindly be advised of the following payment deadlines:

2018 BBASI TUITION PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Within two weeks of date on acceptance letter

50% Tuition

Friday, 4/13/2018

Remainder of Tuition Fees

2018 BBASI Housing PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Friday, 3/16/2018

50% Housing

Friday, 5/4/2018

Remainder of Housing Fees

Russian American Foundation accepts payments by check and wire transfer only. Unfortunately, due to the high cost of the program’s implementation, credit cards are not accepted.

PAYMENT:

Checks MUST be made out to: Russian American Foundation, Inc.

You can find important payment information on your registration invoice.

For BBASI international families, please make sure that all payments, including transfers/checks/etc., are ONLY IN US DOLLAR currency. Any payments received in foreign currencies will be returned and/or additional processing fees charged.

2018 BBASI Participant Manual and Medical Release Form:

The participant manual and the medical forms will be distributed to all in April of 2018. Individual requests to review the participant manual or medical forms in advance should be emailed directly to the program’s director. BBASI Programs now have online registration for all medical forms and records. Once the forms are available, all registered students will be notified via email.

RAF Refund Policy

Subject to the Cancellation Period, RAF has a no-refund policy on payments received. There are absolutely no refunds for dismissal from the Program or for voluntary withdrawal. Withdrawal from the Program due to severe injury, medical condition or illness, unrelated to a pre-existing condition and directly resulting in Participant’s inability to train, 30 days or more prior to the beginning of the 6 week session, may be given special consideration on a case by case basis. All special consideration requests will be addressed in September following the completion of the Program and shall be subject to submission to RAF of full written documentation of the reason for the request, medical documentation of the severe injury, medical condition or illness and physician’s attestation that the request is not related to a previously existing condition. Given RAF’s no-refund policy, please consider obtaining insurance if you wish to protect your Program costs. Insurance information is provided on RAF’s website and/or is available through general industry channels. Requests for session changes are not guaranteed, are reviewed on a case by case basis, and are subject to RAF’s Refund Policy.

As many have inquired about options to protect Program Costs, please be aware of program insurance options which are available and used in the industry.

A+ PLANS INSURANCE (U.S. Participants)

For complete details of the plan/ benefits and more information for the A+ PLANS INSURANCE, please click here or call a toll free Customer Service number 1 888 420 5378.

ABROAD INSURANCE (NON U.S. Participants)

For complete details of the plan/ benefits and more information for the ABROAD INSURANCE, please click here.

NOTE: RAF/ BBASI is NOT affiliated with the insurance companies listed above, nor does RAF/BBASI assume any responsibilities, liabilities or make any representations regarding their products and/or services. This information is offered to all BBASI families solely on an OPTIONAL basis and it is the sole responsibility of each family to obtain full information regarding the costs, terms, coverage and any/all other relevant matters. Please do not contact RAF/BBASI program staff with any questions regarding the insurance as we are not authorized to make any representations and/or give out information.

*Program details are subject to change

Scholarships

The Bolshoi Ballet Academy Summer Intensive is a selective program which offers its Participants a one of a kind, unparalleled training and cross-cultural opportunity with the leading teachers of the Bolshoi Academy who have trained and continue to train some of the biggest stars on the world’s ballet stages. Because of our commitment to limited classes and the high caliber of the program, only a small number of scholarship opportunities are available as follows:

MERIT-BASED FOR EXTRAORDINARY TALENT – RAF recognizes the enormous talent and dedication of many students interested in its Program. Due to a commitment for an impartial award process, RAF awards merit-based scholarships through the Youth America Grand Prix Competition. For further information and registration please visit YAGP.org. In rare instances, RAF may award merit-based scholarships to students participating in its live auditions. Such awards are by invitation only.

NEED-BASED FOR EXTRAORDINARY TALENT – RAF recognizes that some extraordinarily talented students are prohibited from participating due to financial constraints. In such cases, after receiving an Acceptance Letter, RAF suggests that families contact the BBASI Program BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DEADLINE. Please be advised that any request for financial aid must be accompanied by the following:

Two (2) most recent official and filed Tax Returns. Please do not submit W-2 or 1099 forms and black out your SS#.

Please ensure that any submitted narrative is no longer than one page.

FOR RETURNING STUDENTS ONLY – did you apply for the 2017 International Education Week scholarship? If not, please explain why.

PLEASE AWAIT PROGRAM’S RESPONSE PRIOR TO REGISTERING. The response will be sent to the email address(es) on file.

TRAINING AND PERFORMING SCHOLARSHIP AT THE MOSCOW BOLSHOI BALLET ACADEMY – RAF is proud to continue its tradition of awarding full scholarships for one female and one male student from its summer program to travel to Moscow, train for 2 weeks at the Academy, and perform in a Gala Performance among some of today’s leading ballet students. The recipients are selected during the Summer Intensive by the Program’s Master Teachers and RAF Executive Staff. To be eligible, the student must successfully complete the six-week program. *1st Place Male and Female Winner will be provided with visa support, economy air travel from NYC to Moscow and back, accommodations at the Academy, and training at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy for a 2 week period;**2nd Place Male and Female Winner assumes all costs associated with the travel.

NSLI FOR YOUTH RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE THE RUSSIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION AND BOLSHOI WAY MOSCOW SUMMER INTENSIVE – The Russian American Foundation is a long-term implementing organization of the highly prestigious NSLI FOR YOUTH, funded by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in cooperation with American Councils for International Education. NSLI FOR YOUTH offers merit-based full scholarships for intensive study of the Russian language and culture and ballet training from Teachers at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy. Students must meet specific criteria to be considered. For detailed information please refer to the NSLI for Youth Program page.*

All scholarships are subject to availability.

Russian American Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) public charitable foundation with the mission to encourage interest in and understanding of Russian heritage among all communities in the U.S., as well as to promote reciprocal interest in American heritage among global communities of the former Soviet Union region. RAF welcomes support to expand its ability to offer scholarships to deserving students. For general (not BBASI program related) RAF sponsorship inquiries, please e-mail: info@russianamericanfoundation.org: